Description
Get ready to fall in love with the cozy, comforting taste of these Slow Cooker Cracker Barrel Fried Apples! Perfect for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner sides, or a sweet and healthy snack, this easy recipe brings the beloved Cracker Barrel flavor right to your kitchen. Imagine tender apple slices slow-cooked with brown sugar, cinnamon, and buttery goodness until they are gloriously caramelized and delicious. Whether you’re looking for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or new food ideas to impress your family and friends, these fried apples are an irresistible, heartwarming treat that fills your home with the most wonderful aroma.
Ingredients
6 large Granny Smith apples (or other firm, tart apples)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup apple juice or apple cider
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel, core, and slice the apples into thick wedges.
- In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and cornstarch.
- Lightly grease the slow cooker. Layer half of the apples, sprinkle half the sugar mixture, and repeat.
- Dot butter pieces over the top and drizzle with apple juice and lemon juice.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours until apples are tender but still holding their shape.
- Stir gently once or twice during cooking if desired.
- If the sauce is too thin, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes or add a cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours
- Category: Dessert